Hertfordshire · London and the South East
Gutter Survey in Broad Colney
Independent gutter surveys in Broad Colney. We’ve completed more than 5,000 surveys across London and South East England.
- Blocked outlets and hoppers
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
The survey, step by step
You don’t need to do much on the day. Show us any stains, drips or problem areas you know about, and we’ll take it from there. The survey itself takes about one to two hours at a typical home, and more on a big or complicated roof. Rural addresses near Broad Colney can be hard to find from a postcode alone, so a few directions are welcome. The visit itself is the same as anywhere else.
- You let us know where you’ve seen overflows, drips or damp.
- The eaves gutters, downpipes and fascias are looked at from ground level and windows.
- We look at hidden gutters as far as safe access allows.
- The roof space is checked for staining, where it can be reached safely.
- A photo-illustrated written report and recommendations follows.
Before we arrive
- For flats, make sure roof access has been agreed
- Keep pets out of the way during the survey
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Getting a price
If you have photos of the roof, send them over. Pictures from the ground or a window are fine, and please don’t climb up for a closer look. To get started, phone 07833 053749 or send us an email.
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How a gutter survey works in Broad Colney
Damp on walls, water marks under a valley or streaks down the brickwork can frequently be traced to the gutters. Our gutter survey helps show whether the rainwater system is the cause, from whatever is safely visible. If the evidence points elsewhere, such as a flashing or the roof covering, we will say so, with a suggested next step. If you’re worried about fascia boards damaged by overflowing water and valley or box gutters that overflow inside, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Somewhere as small as Broad Colney, homes are often older cottages and farmhouses, with outbuildings and some newer houses. Roofs there can be clay tile, slate, stone or thatch, and chimney stacks are often old. Each needs checking in its own way, and thatch is a specialist material we report on as far as it can be seen. Chimneys and lead flashings on old roofs often need the most attention.
The report does not just list problems. It explains what we found, why it matters and what we recommend.
- Place
- Broad Colney (AL2)
- Wider area
- Hertfordshire
- Prices
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Report
- Emailed report with photos and recommendations
- When we survey
- Monday to Sunday, daytime
- Insurance
- PI and public liability insurance
- Call
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
Broad Colney homes and their roofs
About 4.1 miles west lies High Elms Manor, a reminder of how long the area around Broad Colney has been built on. Older homes in the wider area often have features worth a closer look, such as lead valleys, tall stacks and roofs that have been patched over the years, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Slate and clay tile are the usual coverings on older South East houses, with concrete tiles on many later estates. Whichever you have, the details that tend to fail before the covering itself get the closest look.
If you run a business near The Maltings, knowing the roof’s condition lets you budget for work rather than pay for emergencies. For landlords with property near Park Street station, the gap between tenancies is a good time to have the roof looked at.
Broad Colney is about 3 miles south-east of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. From houses to flats and shops in Broad Colney, the roof can be surveyed on a weekday or at the weekend. Broad Colney is one of the towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work for gutter surveys. There’s also a page for London.
All of AL2 is covered for gutter surveys. If you are just outside Broad Colney, we cover London Colney (1 mile north), Shenleybury (1 mile south-east), Tyttenhanger (2 miles north), Sleapshyde (3 miles north-east) and Colney Heath (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watford (6 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles west), Stevenage (14 miles north), St Albans (3 miles north-west), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles north-east) and Harpenden (7 miles north).
Near you in Broad Colney
Around Broad Colney, our work takes us to homes and buildings near The White Lion pub and Samuel Ryder Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Park Street station, about 1.9 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Hilfield Castle (4.5 miles south) and Radlett and District Museum (2.5 miles south). Not far away are Verulamium Lake and Broad Colney Lakes.
DIY checks: what’s safe
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: broken slates or tiles in the garden, gaps along the ridge or loose lead are signs to note. Don’t go up yourself.
You can learn a lot from ground level. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or tiles, gaps along the ridge and a leaning stack. Please do not climb up for a closer look.
What a gutter survey does not cover
Every survey has limits, and it’s better to know them up front. Keep these in mind:
- Whether a material contains asbestos (a specialist asbestos surveyor’s job)
- Blockages deep inside downpipes
- Underground drains, which need a CCTV drain survey
If you are not sure which survey you need, phone 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we will give you a straight answer before you book. The full list of what we check.
Roofs we survey in Broad Colney
- Valley gutters
- Eaves gutters
- Outlets and hoppers
- Fascias and soffits
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
Your questions about gutter surveys in Broad Colney
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Broad Colney?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. It matters most if you’re planning to re-roof in a different material.
Do you cover smaller places like Broad Colney?
Yes, smaller places are covered as well as towns. Our area covers London and South East England. Let us know about access, parking and anything unusual about getting there when you book.
Do you use drones?
Yes, where it is applicable. Whether we can fly on the day depends on the weather and the airspace rules. We’re a CAA-registered drone operator.
Is a Saturday or Sunday visit possible?
Yes. Surveys are carried out seven days a week. To find a day that suits, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
Do I need to be at home?
If the survey includes the loft or the inside of the building, someone needs to let us in. We will talk about access when booking.
Are hidden gutters like valleys and box gutters included?
Yes, as far as they can safely be seen. We look from vantage points, the loft space and the roof itself where safe, and by drone where it’s applicable.
Does this replace a RICS home survey?
No. We are experienced roof surveyors, and our survey covers the roof rather than the whole building. If you need a full building survey, you will need a RICS survey as well.
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What a survey costs
All our prices include VAT. The things that change the price are:
- Whether it’s a home or a commercial building
- Which survey package you book
- The use of thermal imaging or a drone
- Extensions, dormers and garages with roofs of their own
Every price we give includes VAT, and the report isn’t charged as an extra. Our price is from £150, including VAT. Size, height and access decide where your roof falls.
Helping us price your survey
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to tell us:
- Your postcode, so we can check access and travel
- Your timetable, like an exchange date
- Photos of the roof, taken safely from the ground or a window
- The style of property, from a terrace to a block
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or drop us an email to find out.
Tips from our surveys
Getting the most from a gutter survey starts before we arrive and carries on afterwards. Tips:
- Watch for green marks down the brickwork
- Ask for valleys and parapet gutters to be cleared too
- Watch ceilings under valley gutters for fresh marks
- Leave gutter checks at height to someone equipped for it
Landlords and managing agents can keep the report with the building’s records and use it to plan upkeep. The photographs help when you explain the work to others.
Look at the gutters from indoors or the ground when it pours. Overflows and dripping joints are a sign to act before the walls suffer.
Signs you need a gutter survey in Broad Colney
Most gutter joints rely on seals or sealant that wear out. Plastic sections expand and contract with the weather, and in time their joints can drip. Cast iron joints can corrode and part once the paint has worn away.
These are some of the problems a survey can pick up:
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaks at the gutter joints
- Hoppers and outlets full of debris
- Rotten fascias or stained soffits
The streets around a church such as Church of St Peter are often among the oldest in a place, and if your home is one of the older ones nearby, its roof may have old fixings, lead flashings and chimneys that need a closer look.
Choosing a roof surveyor
- Is VAT included in the price?
- What’s outside the scope of the survey
- How much experience they have with roofs like yours
- How long the report takes to arrive